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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.84, 36,122.27 and 24,001.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.84, 36,122.27 and 24,001.39 is: 35,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.84 : 36,122.27 = 24,001.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.84/36,122.27 = 24,001.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.84x = 36,122.27 × 24,001.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.84x = 866,984,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,984,689.96/24,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,792.03

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